Inside FEATURES 24


What’s Step One? Experts discuss the most important steps to take before even purchasing an electric school bus.


JUNE 2023 Volume 33 Issue 06


36 Breaking Down


Cost Structures Electric school bus warranties are saving some districts from expensive replacement parts, at least for now.


42 Creating


Partnerships Working closely and often with utilities is the saving grace when it comes to implementing charging infrastructure.


50 Managing the


Kilowatts Charging an electric school bus should be cheaper than using traditional fuel. But if you’re not managing your power correctly, the opposite is proving true.


On the Cover


Photo courtesy of Vincent Rios Creative. Cover design by Kimber Horne.


4 School Transportation News • JUNE 2023


PHOTO COURTESY OF FIRST STUDENT.


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